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Students visualize the scope of the Roman empire by illustrating the geographic origins of various imported animals. They study how exotic animals were imported into Rome from the farthest regions of the empire.

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habitats, animals, map skills

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4th - 6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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1 hr
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